The Recall Desk
CriticalFDA (Food)·F-2442-2012·Announced 2012-10-10

Gills Onions Recalls Slivered Yellow Onions Due to Listeria Risk

Gills Onions is recalling specific lots of slivered yellow onions because they may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.

What this means for you

Highest-severity recall. Risk of serious injury or death is documented or strongly suspected. Stop using the product now and follow the agency's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: The agency classification is FDA Class I, which mandates a severity score of 5 according to the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Gills Onions, LLC is recalling specific varieties of slivered yellow onions, including 1/4", 1/8", 3/16", and 3/8" cuts in various package sizes. The recall is being conducted because the product may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.

The affected products are identified by the following lot codes: 22YAW1A1235, 22YAN1A1235, 22YAO1B1235, 22YAN1B1235, and 22YAV1B1235. The source text does not specify the exact distribution locations or dates of sale.

Consumers who have purchased these products should check their lot codes against the list provided. If the lot code matches, consumers should discard the product or return it to the place of purchase.

The recalled product

Product
1/4" Slivered Yellow Onions, 2/5lb, 4/5lb. 1/8" Slivered Yellow Onions, 2/5lb, 4/5lb. 3/16" Slivered Yellow Onions, 2/5lb, 5/2lb, 4/5lb. 3/8" Slivered Yellow Onions, 2/5 lb. 3/8" Slivered Julienne Yellow Onions, 4/5lb.
Manufacturer
Gills Onions, LLC
Hazard

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Lot numbers (5)

  • lot codes: 22YAW1A1235
  • 22YAN1A1235
  • 22YAO1B1235
  • 22YAN1B1235
  • 22YAV1B1235.

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 4 recalled by Gills Onions, LLC under a single FDA (Food) recall action. The agency files each product separately, so the size of the action is not visible from this page alone.

See all 4 products in this recall →